Common Name               Botanical Name and Chemotype

Principal Constituents

Plant Part

Country of Origin

Growing Method

Effects and Comments

Angelica Root Angelica archangelica

α-pinene (30%), α- and β-phellandrene, limonene, bornyl acetate (<2%), β-bisabolene, pentadecanolide, furanocoumarins

Root

France

Select

As used in herbal medicine, this is the pure oil from the root. Excellent for digestive upsets, especially due to nervous tension and stress. Very relaxing and grounding. Aids the temporary relief of: coughs, pain of rheumatism, nervous tension and insomnia. It has mild anti-coagulant properties, useful for mild bruising and sprains. Photosensitising above 0.78% concentration.

Basil    Ocimum basilicum CT methylchavicol (‘Tropical’ type)

Methyl chavicol (>74%), linalool (<20%), 1,8 cineole, α -trans-bergamotene, germacrene D

Above Ground Parts

India

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Rich in methyl chavicol; considered to be the best anti-spasmodic Basil. Calming, relaxing and warming. Useful for relief of muscular pain, cramps and spasm, assists symptoms of irregular periods, symptoms of colds and ‘flu, aids digestion, helps with insomnia and stress; headaches, including migraines.

Sweet Basil                          Ocimum basilicum var album

Linalool (30-40%), methyl chavicol (30-40%), 1,8 cineole, α -trans-bergamotene, eugenol

Above Ground Parts

West Australia

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A ‘sweet’ Basil containing a balance of linalool and methyl chavicol. Antibacterial, analgesic, calming and warming. A useful tonic for fatigue and recovery from illnesses. Other indications as above. Especially indicated for use with young children.

Benzoin 50%                         Styrax benzoin 50% in Ho Leaf (Cinnamomum camphora) oil

Benzoic acid, benzyl benzoate, phenylpropyl and cinnamyl cinnamate, vanillin, coniferyl benzoate in Ho Leaf (see)

Gum resin

Indonesia

Wild

Pure Benzoin resin in pure Ho Leaf oil (instead of solvents like diethyl pthalate) creates a natural pourable liquid. A lovely sweet vanilla, balsamic fragrance. For skin care – excellent to aid cracked and fissured skin, minor wounds, abrasions and dermatitis. Relaxing and calming for stress and anxiety. In inhalations for coughs and congestion.

Bergamot Supreme Organic Citrus aurantium var bergamia

Limonene (38%), linalool (12%), linalyl acetate (29%), α- (1%) and β- (7%) pinene, bergaptene

Rind CP

Italy

Organic

The highest quality Italian cold pressed oil and certified organic, with an outstanding fragrance. Bergamot oil is useful with skin complaints, anti-inflammatory and healing to aid relief of eczema, psoriasis and acne and for minor wounds. Can be photosensitising if used above 0.4% on the skin exposed to sunlight.

Bergamot Citrus aurantium var bergamia

Limonene (39%), linalool (10%), linalyl acetate (30%), α- (1%) and β- (6%) pinene, bergaptene

Rind CP

Ivory Coast

Select

Absolutely genuine non-adulterated Bergamot – sadly, often not the case in the marketplace. Beautiful sweet and fresh citrus scent. Uses as above. A gentle antiseptic oil, Bergamot is useful for infectious complaints such as sore throats and cystitis. Calming and anti-spasmodic, it is useful for digestive upsets and for calming nervous tension and stress. Photosensitising above 0.4%.

Bergamot Non-phototoxic (NP) Organic Citrus aurantium var bergamia

Limonene (39%), linalool (9%), linalyl acetate (32%), α- (1%) and β- (6%) pinene, bergaptene less than 0.0015%

Rind CP

Italy

Organic

This ACO certified organic Bergamot oil has had almost all of the bergaptene removed (to less than 0.0015%), the primary compound responsible for photo-sensitisation. This oil is indicated for use on the skin when there is a concern about significant sun exposure after use; up to an 8% concentration can be safely used.

Bergamot Mint                   Mentha citrata

Linalool (42%), linalyl (38%), neryl (1%) and geranyl (2%) acetate, menthol (2%), α-terpineol, β-caryophyllene

Above Ground Parts

France

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In the vein of True Lavender, rich in esters and linalool. Harmonising for the nervous system and anti-spasmodic.  French practitioners utilise this oil for its beneficial effects on the digestive system, good for nervous fatigue and suggest its use as a ‘sexual tonic’ for both men and women.